14. Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.
15. Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.
16. What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin.
17. Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way.
18. People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish.
19. A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
20. Words from good people are like pure silver, but thoughts from the wicked are worthless.
21. Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding.
22. It is the Lord’S blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it.